The Gassan Shrine stands at the mountain's summit, 1,984 metres (6,509 ft) above sea level.

The hike from its trailhead to the summit usually requires about 4-5 hours and can be challenging.

Visitors should be aware of the weather and not try to hike it on days with wind or heavy rain.

Due to heavy winter snowfall, the mountain and shrine are inaccessible for long periods of the year; however, this also means that skiing is possible on the mountain from April to mid-summer.

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